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HelpTest Code IBC Iron-Binding Capacity (IBC), Percent Saturation, Serum
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel or red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instruction: Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Reference Values
250-450 µg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Two point Rate
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83550
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum | Room Temp | < 3 days |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <2 weeks | |
| Frozen | <2 weeks |